Philippians 4:1 “Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.” Paul loved the church at Philippi and prayed often for them. Notice that in this verse he calls them “beloved” twice. As the book of Philippians reveals, he greatly enjoyed his time… Read More »
Psalm 116:1,2 “I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.” The above verse testifies of a principle of Christian growth. It reveals that there is a strong connection between prayer and… Read More »
Luke 12:34 “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Many believers have ceased to be faithful Christians simply because they allowed their hearts to get cold toward God. They now seek the wrong treasure in the wrong pleasures and life goals. It needs to be remembered, though, that there is nothing… Read More »
Ephesians 6:5,6 “Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart.” The apostle Paul often referred to himself as a… Read More »
Mark 3:35 “For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.” I want to spend the next few blog posts on the topic – the “will of God.” This is the first in the series. The text verse today (above) reveals that God does have a… Read More »
Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Most anyone that has been a Christian for very long knows this Bible verse. It is a tremendous promise with a lot of potential for practical Christian living. I find this verse a blessing each time I focus on it. I have, however,… Read More »
II Thessalonians 1:3 “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth.” Every now and then, we, as believers need a reality check. It is easy to slow down and possibly… Read More »
Psalm 21:2 “Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.” Psalm 145:19 “He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.” Both of the above verses reveal that God gladly fulfills the desires of some… Read More »
Psalms 37:4 “Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.” Many people are aware that God blesses some people. It is also evident that some people seem to be more blessings than others. It is only natural that believers would want Him to bless them, too. Christians… Read More »
I John 5:4 “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” When the Lord Jesus Christ was raised from the dead, it was because He had met and defeated the enemy. The enemy of all people was sin and death – and… Read More »